ORGANIC PURGATORY BEANS

ORGANIC PURGATORY BEANS

A favourite ingredient in chowder and hot soup with potatoes and green cabbage; excellent with meat stews or served as patè with toasted bread; if boiled and dressed with salt, pepper and fruity extra virgin olive oil, they are an ideal accompaniment to roasted game.

Historical origins: Central America.

Production area: Italy.

Species: phaseolus vulgaris.

Sowing season: May.

Harvest time: August.